Dr. James T. Doss, Jr., M.D. specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He brings a caring and patient-oriented focus to the precise and highly detailed field of eye surgery, which he is passionate about.
Dr. Doss grew up on a farm in South Georgia, where he learned the foundations for a strong work ethic early in life. He pursued a career in medicine after graduating from the University of Georgia, which led him to attend Mercer University School of Medicine, not far from UGA.
Dr. James T. Doss, Jr., M.D. specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He brings a caring and patient-oriented focus to the precise and highly detailed field of eye surgery, which he is passionate about.
Dr. Doss grew up on a farm in South Georgia, where he learned the foundations for a strong work ethic early in life. He pursued a career in medicine after graduating from the University of Georgia, which led him to attend Mercer University School of Medicine, not far from UGA.
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DR Doss goes above and beyond, helped me understand what was wrong,
Very caring to his patient
May-2025
Excellent doctor. Takes his time and explains everything to you. Would highly recommend him!
May-2025
I’ve gotten to know Dr Doss and I find him to be very thorough and personal.
Doc, why do I see a cracked red earth? Him, Because I’m shining a light in your eye!
I’m light sensitive. Tears roll while he’s examining my eyes. He’s the only doctor to make me cry.
He refers me to others as needed and genuinely cares.
May-2025
The problem was that I had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes to see Dr Doss.
May-2025
Dr Doss himself is exceptional and very knowledgeable...the office I give 1 star..why..there is little to no respect for the patience time..Wait time is ridiculous..on average I've waited at least 2.5 hours and have waited longer..some people come from work and are expected to return as I've heard others talk while waiting. Others have stated they were finding a new eye doctor due to the long waits..having more respect for patient wait times would absolutely improve reviews..too many are scheduled at 1 time. Staff in the office are very good.
May-2025
Very nice. I don't recommend many Drs. But I highly would him
May-2025
Awesone... I can see
May-2025
Best experience ever. Thorough and professional.
May-2025
Dr. Doss is very personable and is also very knowledgable. The office is busy, but he listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions without making my appointment feel rushed.
May-2025
I was there over 2 hours. This is a popular eye center, but way too long.
May-2025
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Dr. James T. Doss, Jr., M.D. specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He brings a caring and patient-oriented focus to the precise and highly detailed field of eye surgery, which he is passionate about.
Dr. Doss grew up on a farm in South Georgia, where he learned the foundations for a strong work ethic early in life. He pursued a career in medicine after graduating from the University of Georgia, which led him to attend Mercer University School of Medicine, not far from UGA. However, it wasn’t until after graduating from medical school that he was first introduced to Tennessee during his internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. During that time, he and his wife grew fond of the welcoming community and the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
After graduating from residency in ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia School of Medicine in 2008 and becoming board certified in 2009, he spent 2 years practicing in the High Country of Boone, N.C. before returning with his family to Knoxville to join University Eye Surgeons.
Since 2010, Dr. Doss has become one of the area’s leading cataract surgeons and feels blessed to have had the opportunity to improve vision for many thousands in the community. He is also honored to have been chosen to perform surgery on so many of the area’s leading physicians, practicing surgeons, professors, lawyers, and even former US Ambassadors. Despite his busy practice, he always takes the time to thoroughly review and discuss the surgery and lens options with every patient, as he knows how important this decision, like the decision of which eye surgeon to trust with your vision, can be. For this reason, each surgical patient is brought back for exclusive pre-operative measurements and further lens counseling with his refractive counselor prior to their surgery.
Dr. Doss continues to enjoy living in Knoxville with his wife Becky, and his teenage children, Mary Campbell and William, and their two Siberian Forest cats, Tigger and Penny. As a family, they travel whenever possible and enjoy visiting many of our national parks for hiking and backpacking adventures, as well as local kayaking and attempts at fly fishing. Dr. Doss is an avid backpacker and practices outdoor photography and swimming for exercise.
Although his main focus is surgery, Dr. Doss also has a number of visits available for medical eye exams and is happy to see new patients from other colleagues or even patient referrals for non-surgical examinations, second opinions, and ophthalmologic treatments.
DR Doss goes above and beyond, helped me understand what was wrong, Very caring to his patient
Excellent doctor. Takes his time and explains everything to you. Would highly recommend him!
I’ve gotten to know Dr Doss and I find him to be very thorough and personal. Doc, why do I see a cracked red earth? Him, Because I’m shining a light in your eye! I’m light sensitive. Tears roll while he’s examining my eyes. He’s the only doctor to make me cry. He refers me to others as needed and genuinely cares.
The problem was that I had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes to see Dr Doss.
Dr Doss himself is exceptional and very knowledgeable...the office I give 1 star..why..there is little to no respect for the patience time..Wait time is ridiculous..on average I've waited at least 2.5 hours and have waited longer..some people come from work and are expected to return as I've heard others talk while waiting. Others have stated they were finding a new eye doctor due to the long waits..having more respect for patient wait times would absolutely improve reviews..too many are scheduled at 1 time. Staff in the office are very good.
Very nice. I don't recommend many Drs. But I highly would him
Awesone... I can see
Best experience ever. Thorough and professional.
Dr. Doss is very personable and is also very knowledgable. The office is busy, but he listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions without making my appointment feel rushed.
I was there over 2 hours. This is a popular eye center, but way too long.